How much does a respiratory therapist make in Oklahoma City?
$80,810a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area. That is $38.85 an hour or $6,734 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.85
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,230Median: $80,810Highest 10%: $96,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,230 | $31.36 | |
| 25th | $68,330 | $32.85 | |
| Median | $80,810 | $38.85 | |
| 75th | $83,610 | $40.20 | |
| 90th | $96,930 | $46.60 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Tulsa, OK | $80,250 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $78,080 |
Related jobs in Oklahoma City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Family Medicine Physician | $481,900 |
| Physician | $315,500 |
| Physician | $307,800 |
| Pediatrician | $236,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $216,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $215,800 |
| Dentist | $196,700 |
| Cardiologist | $161,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $156,800 |
| Physician Assistant | $138,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Oklahoma City?
The median hourly pay in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area is $38.85 ($80,810 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Oklahoma City than the national average?
No: $80,810 against $82,280 nationally, 2% less.
How does Oklahoma City compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $78,800, so Oklahoma City pays 3% more.
Where does Oklahoma City rank for respiratory therapist pay?
114 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,930 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.